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  1. On This Day January 14 1984 - Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell Was Released

    On This Day January 14 1984 - Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell Was Released

    On this day January 14 1984, Somebody's Watching Me by Rockwell was released, introducing one of the most distinctive and paranoid themed pop songs of the decade. Built around a minimal synth driven groove and an atmosphere of suspicion, the track captured everyday anxiety through a playful but...
  2. On This Day January 14 1985 - Centerfield by John Fogerty Was Released

    On This Day January 14 1985 - Centerfield by John Fogerty Was Released

    On this day January 14 1985, Centerfield by John Fogerty was released, marking a major comeback moment and a return to the spotlight for one of rock’s most recognizable voices. The album featured a clean modern 80s production style while staying rooted in Fogerty’s classic American rock and roll...
  3. On This Day January 14 1980 - Permanent Waves by Rush Was Released

    On This Day January 14 1980 - Permanent Waves by Rush Was Released

    On this day January 14 1980, Permanent Waves by Rush was released, marking a major turning point in the band’s sound and direction as the 1980s began. The album blended progressive rock complexity with tighter songwriting and radio accessible structures, allowing Rush to expand their audience...
  4. On This Day January 14 1989 - My Prerogative by Bobby Brown Became the Number One Song in America

    On This Day January 14 1989 - My Prerogative by Bobby Brown Became the Number One Song in America

    On this day January 14 1989, My Prerogative by Bobby Brown reached number one in America, becoming a defining statement of late 1980s pop and r and b. The song delivered a bold declaration of independence and self determination, paired with a hard hitting new jack swing production that dominated...
  5. On This Day January 14 1989 - Paul McCartney Released Снова в СССР Back in the USSR in Russia

    On This Day January 14 1989 - Paul McCartney Released Снова в СССР Back in the USSR in Russia

    On this day January 14 1989, Paul McCartney released Снова в СССР in Russia, marking a historic cultural moment late in the Cold War era. The album featured classic rock and roll covers recorded with a raw back to basics approach, paying tribute to the music that inspired McCartney before global...
  6. On This Day January 14 1984 - Madonna Declared Her Ambition on American Bandstand

    On This Day January 14 1984 - Madonna Declared Her Ambition on American Bandstand

    On this day January 14 1984, Madonna appeared on an episode of American Bandstand and confidently told host Dick Clark that she wanted to rule the world. The moment came early in her career, just as her presence on music television and radio was beginning to surge. The statement quickly became...
  7. On This Day January 12 1989 - The Look by Roxette Was Released as a Single

    On This Day January 12 1989 - The Look by Roxette Was Released as a Single

    On this day January 12 1989, The Look by Roxette was released as a single, helping propel the duo into international stardom. The track blended sharp pop hooks driving rhythm and a confident vocal delivery, creating a sound that immediately stood out on late 80s radio. The Look reflected how...
  8. On This Day January 12 1988 - Together Forever by Rick Astley Was Released as a Single in the United States

    On This Day January 12 1988 - Together Forever by Rick Astley Was Released as a Single in the United States

    On this day January 12 1988, Together Forever by Rick Astley was released as a single in the United States, continuing his rapid rise during the height of late 80s pop dominance. The song delivered an upbeat dance friendly sound built on bright production strong hooks and Astley’s instantly...
  9. On This Day January 12 1981 - Rapture by Blondie Was Released as a Single

    On This Day January 12 1981 - Rapture by Blondie Was Released as a Single

    On this day January 12 1981, Rapture by Blondie was released as a single, showcasing a bold fusion of new wave pop funk and emerging hip hop influences. The track stood out for its rhythmic experimentation and spoken vocal passages, pushing pop music into unfamiliar and forward thinking...
  10. On This Day January 12 1987 - The House of Blue Light by Deep Purple Was Released

    On This Day January 12 1987 - The House of Blue Light by Deep Purple Was Released

    On this day January 12 1987, The House of Blue Light by Deep Purple was released, marking the band’s twelfth studio album and a continuation of their reunited 1980s era. The record leaned into classic hard rock foundations while embracing a tighter and more polished sound that fit the decade’s...
  11. On This Day January 12 1981 – The Nature of the Beast by April Wine Was Released

    On This Day January 12 1981 – The Nature of the Beast by April Wine Was Released

    On this day January 12 1981, The Nature of the Beast by April Wine was released, marking the bands ninth studio album and a major breakthrough in their career. The record delivered a confident blend of melodic hard rock and radio friendly hooks, balancing polished production with driving guitar...
  12. On This Day January 12 1980 - Escape The Pina Colada Song by Rupert Holmes Became the Number One Song in America Again

    On This Day January 12 1980 - Escape The Pina Colada Song by Rupert Holmes Became the Number One Song in America Again

    On this day January 12 1980, Escape (The Pina Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes returned to the top of the U.S. charts, becoming the number one song in America for the second time. The track stood out for its clever storytelling and conversational lyrics, offering a narrative driven pop hit that...
  13. On This Day January 11 1984 – Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood Was Banned by the BBC

    On This Day January 11 1984 – Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood Was Banned by the BBC

    On this day January 11 1984, Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was banned by the BBC due to its suggestive lyrics and provocative tone. The decision immediately drew public attention and controversy, pushing the song into headlines and fueling curiosity among listeners. Rather than slowing...
  14. On This Day January 14 1983 – ExtendedancEPlay EP by Dire Straits Was Released

    On This Day January 14 1983 – ExtendedancEPlay EP by Dire Straits Was Released

    On this day January 14 1983, ExtendedancEPlay by Dire Straits was released, marking a focused and energetic snapshot of the band during a transitional moment in their 1980s evolution. The EP featured a tighter punchier sound that leaned more heavily into rhythm and groove while retaining the...
  15. On This Day January 10 1989 – New York by Lou Reed Was Released

    On This Day January 10 1989 – New York by Lou Reed Was Released

    On this day January 10 1989, New York by Lou Reed was released, marking his fifteenth studio album and one of the most direct and uncompromising statements of his career. The album delivered sharp narrative driven songs that focused on urban life politics media and social decay, all framed...
  16. On This Day January 11 1982 – Wasnt Tomorrow Wonderful by The Waitresses Was Released

    On This Day January 11 1982 – Wasnt Tomorrow Wonderful by The Waitresses Was Released

    On this day January 11 1982, Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful? by The Waitresses was released, showcasing the band’s witty observational songwriting and offbeat new wave sound. The album blended angular rhythms spoken style vocals and socially aware lyrics that focused on everyday life relationships...
  17. On This Day January 10 1980 – The Age of Plastic by The Buggles Was Released

    On This Day January 10 1980 – The Age of Plastic by The Buggles Was Released

    On this day January 10 1980, The Age of Plastic by The Buggles was released, introducing a futuristic pop sound built on synthesizers sharp melodies and studio experimentation. The album presented a vision of modern life shaped by technology media and artificial imagery, themes that would become...
  18. On This Day January 10 1989 – One by Metallica Was Released as a Single and Marked Their First Music Video

    On This Day January 10 1989 – One by Metallica Was Released as a Single and Marked Their First Music Video

    On this day January 10 1989, One by Metallica was released as a single, marking a major turning point in the band’s career. The release was accompanied by the first official music video Metallica ever produced, a stark and powerful visual that matched the song’s themes of war trauma isolation...
  19. On This Day January 10 1982 - Trans by Neil Young Was Released

    On This Day January 10 1982 - Trans by Neil Young Was Released

    On this day January 10 1982, Trans by Neil Young was released, marking one of the most unexpected and experimental albums of his career. The record moved away from traditional rock and folk sounds and leaned heavily into electronic textures, synthesizers, and processed vocals. Trans stood out...
  20. On This Day January 9 1984 - Van Halen Released Their Sixth Album 1984

    On This Day January 9 1984 - Van Halen Released Their Sixth Album 1984

    On this day January 9 1984, 1984 by Van Halen was released, marking a defining moment in both the band’s career and the decade’s rock sound. The album showcased a polished yet powerful blend of arena rock hooks synthesizer driven melodies and Eddie Van Halen’s signature guitar work, pushing the...
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